United States of Care

Legislators in at least six states have approved measures to address patient medical debt, including capping interest rates, delaying debt collection, and prohibiting wage garnishment. The United States of Care think tank reported these legislative trends, highlighting laws in Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii aimed at reducing financial burdens from medical care.

Legislators in six states have passed laws to address medical debt, including capping interest rates, restricting debt collection practices, and requiring hospitals to inform patients about financial assistance programs. A report by United States of Care highlights these measures as part of broader efforts to alleviate patient financial burdens.

Legislators in six states have approved measures to address patient medical debt, including capping interest rates, delaying debt collection, and prohibiting wage garnishment. Hawaii's bill awaits a governor’s signature, while other states consider similar policies to reduce financial burdens on patients.

Legislators in six states have approved measures to address patient medical debt, including laws capping interest rates, prohibiting wage garnishment, and requiring hospitals to inform patients about financial assistance programs. Hawaii's bill awaits a governor's signature, and other states have introduced similar legislation.

Legislators in six states have approved measures to address patient medical debt this year, including capping interest rates, prohibiting wage garnishment, and requiring hospitals to inform patients of financial assistance programs. Other states have introduced similar bills, with efforts focusing on limiting facility fees and preventing medical debt from appearing on credit reports.